/r/Calligraphy is a place for any individual interested in the art of beautiful writing. Whether you've been writing for decades or are looking to pick up the pen for the first time, we're glad to have you!

Read all of the rules below before submitting links here. If you're new, take a look at some of the most recent posts to get an idea of the kind of information that can be helpful for starting good conversations about calligraphy. We appreciate you taking the time to make this community a more constructive and enriching place.

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Ask HERE if you want to buy a calligraphy-related gift but don't know the first thing about it!

Please try to be somewhat specific about what you are looking for, what they like, etc.

BEFORE POSTING

If you're looking for an answer to a question to help you get started, take a look at our FAQ or browse our community curated Wiki.

RULES

Posts that do not adhere to these rules will be automatically removed.

Always assign flair. (Declare flair in the title, if on mobile.)

All link-posts require a top level comment from OP explaining what the link is about. Give Context to your submissions.

If you are looking for CC, provide context: script, what exemplar you are using, what tools you used, self-critique, etc.

Don't abandon your posts. Especially reply to requested critique.

Only calligraphy relevant submissions. No memes.

General questions should be placed in the Dull Tuesday Weekly Questions Thread "How do I get started?", "Is this the right tool?", "What kit should I buy for my loved one?" are some examples of common questions that you might place there. Use the "Discussion" post flair for more intricate or detailed questions.

Posts and comments that do not comply with our rules will be removed. Bans may follow.

Weekly Threads

Day

Thread

Monday

Quote of the Week (QotW).

Tuesday

Dull Tuesday, for any questions you have related to calligraphy.

Thursday

Talkative Thursday, for discussion and community building.

Every Other Thursday

Ask The Mods (Every two weeks), where we will fill you guys in on what's going down backstage. A great place to voice concerns or make suggestions.

See someone who you think is not only knowledgeable about calligraphy but a pillar of excellence in the community? They might be a good candidate for our special Scribe flair, please check the relevant FAQ section and let a mod know by DM.

Hahaha. Sometimes I wish my cat was like that. But she'll let you pet her, so long as you let her go once she thinks it's enough. And if you don't open the doors for her, she'll make a fuss. Often she'll come home with the bodies of birdies or mice... And they're still partly alive. :( vicious brute.

At least if she never comes home one day, I'll rest easy knowing she can fend for herself.

I had an idea of sending letters professing feelings of affection to a bunch of people using calligraphy and signing other people's names as a prank which would be realized once everyone saw all the notes were from the same hand. Then I realized I've already shown too many people my work and would be a prime suspect. Have you guys ever had thoughts of using calligraphy for master plots of mischief?

That could be pretty cool to have. Many of the people on this sub are quite interesting, and we have plenty to chat about. You should suggest that to the mods, along with an already running IRC or instructions of setup, cause they are busy.